Characterization of Bone and Bone-Based Graft Materials Using FTIR Spectroscopy

By M. M. Figueiredo, J. Gamelas, A. G. Martins. 2012

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Despite its static appearance, bone is a very dynamic living tissue that undergoes constant remodelling throughout life. After blood, bone is the second most commonly transplanted tissue in human medicine, and thus a thorough characterization of this material is of crucial importance. For instance, although it has been accepted that the whole bone strength is related to the bone mineral density (BMD), changes in this parameter often do not correlate with the probability of fracture. To improve the mechanical performance of bone, other material properties related to bone quality, and not only quantity, have to be investigated.

Subfields: Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Rheumatology

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